Whether passing through Abu Dhabi en route to another
destination, or making Abu Dhabi your final stop, you can schedule a holiday
brunch at the beautiful Shangri-La Hotel. Celebrate the joy of the holiday with
live band entertainment, delicious food, children’s activities and a
spectacular “egg parade” for an unforgettable Easter Extravaganza. From
egg-hunting to traditional "pysanka" egg-coloring, the ultimate
Easter brunch awaits at Sofra. For bookings call (02) 509 8555 or email restaurantreservations.slad@shangri-la.com.

Located on the white-sand Nusa Dua beach, The Mulia,
Mulia Resort & Villas, is home to three ultra-luxurious properties with
breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. This Easter, The Mulia’s signature
seaside Mediterranean and Pan Asian restaurant, Soleil, hosts a
festive Easter brunch buffet with a menu of braised lamb shank with white
bean ragout, Italian burrata filled ravioli of pork, crab thermidor, and honey-glazed
roasted pork legs. Dessert treats round out the afternoon fête.

For Easter, the resort mixes treats for adults and families
with a special tasting menu from guest Michelin-starred chefs from around the
world, world-class wine tastings and family-friendly activities such as a papier-mâché egg-making
workshop and Easter egg painting classes. Also on Easter Sunday, "The
World's Greatest Easter Egg Hunt" uses eggs made from recycled plastic,
with chocolate prizes at the end and guests are invited to participate in
Soneva's acclaimed Easter Food Journey, a gastronomic voyage from one length of
the resort to the other, sampling a variety of cuisines at special food stands
stationed around the property.

The five-star historic hotel located atop the Spanish Steps has
a special menu to celebrate Easter in Rome this year, as the hotel celebrates
125 years. On Easter Sunday, they'll have an all-day 5-course menu at their
Salone Eva bistro, serving specialties like tartare of asparagus, egg and
truffle, baked lamb shank, and lasagna with ricotta. At their Michelin-starred
panoramic restaurant Imàgo, they're serving a gourmet lunch for Easter, with a
fior di latte cheese risotto, lamb cooked with mustard seeds and white
asparagus, and more.

Celebrate both the 300th Anniversary of the city
of New Orleans and Easter in the stunning Davenport Lounge of the Ritz-Carlton
with a surprise appearance by Peter Cottontail at a special afternoon tea with
cookie decorating, an Easter egg hunt, and other delicious holiday treats.A four-course brunch with menus for both

For a beach escape, South Florida's Diplomat Beach Resort is the
place to celebrate with your family and loved ones. You can find
the Easter bunny at The Diplomat's Lobby every Saturday through
Easter. After snapping a photo with the Easter bunny, dine at celeb Chef
Geoffrey Zakarian’s Coastal American restaurant, Point Royal. The seaside venue
will feature a lavish Easter brunch buffet with a juice-centered cocktail bar, expansive
seasonal spread, and a variety of sweet stations with the likes of waffles,
chocolate chip cookies, Grand Marnier crème brûlée and pot de fleur cake pops.
Savory dishes include peppercorn prime ribeye, fried oyster po’ boys, and roasted
lamb leg.

If the West Coast is more your Easter destination, the W Los
Angeles - West Beverly Hills near Santa Monica’s expansive beach will have
colorful Easter eggs and prizes on their WET deck. The grand prize -- if you
find the golden egg -- is a one-night stay.

Away from the beach in the downtown section of LA, grab a
brunch with a view at two of the restaurants at InterContinental Los Angeles
Downtown. For brunch, Dekkadance, located on the 69th floor, will
feature a unique farm-to-fork international marketplace. La Boucherie, a
high-end French-inspired steakhouse on the 71st floor, offers a high-end dinner
experience with a three-course menu.

Never content to stay in one place, Meryl Pearlstein loves exploring the world and sharing her findings about food, travel and culture. The president and founder of New York City-based MDP Publicity, she is an expert in niche travel, concentrating on new experiences in family, luxury, food & wine, getaway, culture, spa, wine, sports and adventure holidays. Madly addicted to New York City (theater, music, restaurants, architecture, energy), she writes the "Stuff to Do" column on www.allny.com and is also a passionate foodie who reviews the city's restaurants for Gayot.com. Her book -- Fodor’s Family: New York City with Kids -- is a fitting complement to her writings about New York for the Fodor’s Guidebook series and other outlets such as Where New York, IN New York, City Guide, World Travel Guide, Splash Magazine, New York Magazine (Family, Weddings), The Daily Meal, Northshore Magazine, Global Traveler Magazine, Travel Squire, Boomer Magazine, and the Boston Herald.
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